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In the late 1980s, Rado reached a turning point in its history by becoming the first watch brand to engage in series production of high-tech ceramic watches. With the launch of the Integral collection in 1986, the watchmaker introduced a distinctive design language. This marked the beginning of a vision to create watches that would stand the test of time not only mechanically, but also visually. It is this enduring legacy that is now being celebrated.
High-tech ceramics represent a new generation of materials designed to offer exceptional density, hardness and stability, thereby meeting the performance demands of modern watchmaking. This material has a hardness of approximately 1,250 HV on the Vickers scale, meaning significantly higher than that of stainless steel, titanium or even gold.
Rado subsequently took a major step forward by mastering various shades of high-tech ceramics. Since unveiling its first coloured ceramic in 1992, the brand has continued to expand its palette. From luminous neutral tones to deep, expressive hues, these colours have been developed in-house thanks to the brand’s expertise in materials. Decades of R&D have expanded the realm of possibilities in terms of shape, colour and finish, to the point where they have become a signature element of Rado’s design.
Pushing the boundaries, Rado has now developed an innovative composite material named Ceramos. By combining the hardness of ceramic (approximately 90% titanium carbide) with the strength and lustre of a metal alloy, it embodies the best of both worlds.
In tribute to this heritage, Rado unveils new models enriching the Integral collection. These slightly larger, exceptionally comfortable creations offer a blend of elegance and materials mastery, including a version set with 56 diamonds and a black and gold interpretation featuring a vertically brushed dial.
April 15, 2026